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Canada Border Services Agency/Environment and Climate Change Canada SWI Trade Session

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in conjunction with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), is hosting a Trade Consultation Session, via WebEx.  The focus of the session will be …



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New proposed food safety requirements for CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently launched a 90-day consultation on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations to better protect the health of Canadians. If your business imports …



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US Customs Issues Guidance on US Goods Returning Duty-Free

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000046 clarifying the documentation requirements for the claim of US Goods Returning under tariff code 9801.00.10.  At the heart of the recent changes, 9801.00.10 will …



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TSCA Form becomes Mandatory for Composite Wood Products

As a reminder, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be instituting a hard deadline for the TSCA labelling requirements for formaldehyde emissions on all composite wood products beginning December 12th, …



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Food Safety & Inspection Service Announces Inspections/Re-inspections of Catfish

As a reminder to businesses that export catfish (Siluriforme) to The USA, the US Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) has been selecting shipments of catfish for inspection and re-inspection. …



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Engaging on Key Proposals to Modernize the Food Labelling System Phase III

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on specific proposals to modernize regulations and on a new approach for truthful and not misleading food labelling.  The survey deadline …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners

The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners, Interim Review No. RD-2016-001 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has completed the interim review of …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Silicon Metal (Notice of Initiation of Investigation)

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Silicon Metal – Notice of Initiation of Investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations respecting the alleged …



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Trade Facilitation Agreement Enters into Force

A major milestone for the global trading system was reached today, 22 February 2017, when the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), the first multilateral deal concluded in the 21 year history …



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US Customs Issues Guidance on US Goods Returning Duty-Free

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000046 clarifying the documentation requirements for the claim of US Goods Returning under tariff code 9801.00.10.  At the heart of the recent changes, 9801.00.10 will …



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US Customs Seizes Unreported Currency destined for Mexico

US Customs was conducting inspections of vehicles heading into Mexico when they randomly selected a pickup truck for an intensive examination.  During that inspection, officers discovered bundles of currency in …



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International Trade Commission ends ADD/CVD on Truck & Bus Tires from China

This week, the US International Trade Commission determined that US industry was not harmed by the imports of truck and bus tires from China.  As a result of this determination, …



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Department of Commerce issues Final Rate on Frozen Warm water Shrimp from Vietnam

The US Department of Commerce issued the final results of the anti-dumping duty administrative review on frozen warm water shrimp from Vietnam (A-552-802).  This determination impacts entries from February 1, …



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FDA Final Rule on Antibacterial Washes takes effect September 2017

As a reminder to all companies the ship soap into the United States, products containing any of the 19 ingredients (most commonly triclosan and triclocarban), that are intended for use …



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US Customs Issues Guidance on US Goods Returning Duty-Free

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000046 clarifying the documentation requirements for the claim of US Goods Returning under tariff code 9801.00.10. At the heart of the recent changes, 9801.00.10 will …



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